reapply
verb
re·ap·ply
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈplī 
reapplied; reapplying; reapplies
: to apply for a second or subsequent time: such as
a
intransitive
: to make a new appeal or request especially in the form of a written application
… allowing some of the fired controllers to reapply for their old jobs.—
Darcy Frey
Darcy Frey
b
transitive
: to lay or spread (something) on again
reapply makeup
Many repellents do not weather well and will need to be reapplied after a rain.—Kyle Robinson
Kyle RobinsonExamples of reapply in a Sentence
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Urge strict compliance with visa terms to protect their ability to reapply or receive a refund.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Now, Ashton will be removed from the EWC register indefinitely, but can reapply in two years, according to the reports.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 3 July 2025
Have a good long weekend and don’t forget to reapply sunscreen.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Many people come prepared with sunscreen but fail to reapply it regularly or rub spray sunscreens in properly.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Now, Ashton will be removed from the EWC register indefinitely, but can reapply in two years, according to the reports.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 3 July 2025
Have a good long weekend and don’t forget to reapply sunscreen.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Many people come prepared with sunscreen but fail to reapply it regularly or rub spray sunscreens in properly.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for reapply
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“Reapply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reapply. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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